District of Columbia and Baltimore and Ohio Agree on Union Station Transfer
The largest property transfer tied to the union station project was agreed between the District of Columbia and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The agreement covers more than 3200,000 in property exchanges for a plan including the plaza and tunnels, with the District paying between 55,000 and 75,000 plus taxes and interest. Details address lot segments, street exchanges, and valuations dating back to 1899, aiming to begin terminal work without delay while awaiting congressional authority for certain transfers.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Union Station
District of Columbia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Congress
taNroad Company
First Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Col. Biddie
Baltimore and Ohio
Col. Biddle
George E. Hamilton
Exchange
E Street
New Street
Jay J. Morrow
Pennsylvania
Harding
Farr Sells University of Washington Amid Name Dispute
Willam M. Farr announces sale of the University of Washington to Thomas G. Lewis and Clarence B. Lewis for 20060, with notes covering the remainder and surrender of related corporations. The deal ends Farr's claim to the George Washington University name amid prior controversy with Columbian University. Farr plans to stay in D.C. and work on legal literature while the American Law Journal passes to the Washington Mirror.
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Willam M. Parr
Farr
Messrs. Lewis
Eorga Washington University
Washington Memorial University
American College of Law
George Washington University
Columbian University
Columbian
George Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Education
Board of Trustees of
Recorder of Deeds
University
Twenty Years of Asthma Recovery Shocks Glenmont
Mrs. Welch of Glenmont New York after twenty years with asthma can now perform household duties and walk long distances. She credits a seatco the Austrian drug now distributed free by Malt by the Austrian pispengary at 6 Haat Fourteenth St New York City to sufferers of asthma catarrh and hay fever.
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Welch
Wm. Welch
Glenmont
N. Y
New York City
Park Improvement Denied to Mr Malone's Request
Commissioners refuse funding to improve the parking space adjoining Mr J J Malone of 61 Q Street Northeast. Assistant Engineer Richards cites required grading and that portions lie within future sidewalk and roadway space. Parking policy already restricts improvements in front of unimproved or vacant property unless part of a public park surrounded by roadways. Col Biddle due in New York after Panama Canal trip to resume duties in Washington.
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Malone
J. J. Malone
Q Street
Richards
Parking Commission
Col
Biddle
New York
John Biddie
Panama Canal Commission
Panama
Washington
Weat
Harries Protest Over G Street Paving Share
Gen George H Harries for Washington Railway and Electric Company objects to paying for two feet of pavement along G Street near the northern rail as the District expands and paves from the electric line to the curb. He argues the pavement is exceptionally good and proposes the District cover full cost or face hardship. The District plans to pave the northern section despite his objections.
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George H. Harries
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Harries
Harding
Gen
Robbed Till in Depot at Mount Vernon Station
Nathan Truatt was arrested yesterday at the Mount Vernon Railway station on a robbery charge after cash from the till was found in his pockets. The 24 year old porter, who slept at the depot, had previously taken sums between 10 and 618 dollars on several nights.
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Nathan Truatt
Mount Vernon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Truatt
Labor Day Auto Parade Sets Record Entries in Washington
Washington plans the largest Labor Day automobile parade yet with 153 entries announced by E. J. Ratigan of the Central Labor Union. The route will run from Washington Circle to the Capitol, then to Benning via Maryland Avenue. New races join the program with cups and prizes, including the Evening Star Cup and Trades Unionist Cup, and conditions require flying starts and heats if needed. Castello Brothers awarded refreshment service.
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Washington
E. J. Ratigan
Central Labor Union
Benning
Washington Circle
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Maryland Avenue
American Automobile Association
Trades Unionist
Castello Brothers
Widow Sues For Dower Interest In Hynes Estate
Kate Hynes acts through attorney Frank en H Mackey to claim a dower share in her late husband Thomas Hynes real estate in the District. Defendants include Jessie F M Hynes and heirs at law Mary Met heringham and Elizabeth Hildebrand over a disputed, $20,000 property lot pattern. The suit questions the validity of Hynes will and cites their marriage on October 16 1859 and his death August 15 191.
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Thomas Hynes
Kate Hynes
Franken H. Mackey
Jessie F. M. Hynes
Mary Metheringham
Elizabeth Hildebrand
Jessie P. M. Hynes
Back Printers Appeal for Higher Wages Denied
Back printers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing pressed Assistant Secretary Keep for higher pay after Captain Meredith refused an increase. Faces earn 15 to 26 percent more than back work, a disparity noted for years. The delegation seeks relief though prospects of override appear slim. Also reported, J Thomas Beckham, formerly of Alexandria, Va., has vanished after last indicating he was at the St Louis Exposition, with police not yet involved. The note ends with a claim about Burnett's Vanilla Extract’s virtue as real vanilla extract.
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Keep
Capt. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Prate
Meredith
J. Thomas Beckham
Alexandria
W.W. H. F. Beckham
St. Louis Exposition
J.T. Beckham
J. T. Beckham
Hucksters Plea Denied in City Market Dispute
Self styled farmers face prohibition from market space as Green Grocers accused. Henry H E Davis plans appeal to Court of Appeals after Police Court decision. Commissioner Macfarland urges continued enforcement, defending the public interest and permits for producer sellers.
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Macfarland
Henry HE. Davis
Court of Appeals
Commissionera
Davia Ba
Paper Hangers Celebrate Third Anniversary Event
The local union of paper hangers marks its third anniversary with a program at 625 Louisiana Avenue NW. Speakers include Harry W. Sherman of the Electrical Workers, John H. Brinkman editor of the Union Herald, and John B. Dickman of the Central Labor Union, among others. Committee members are C. A Strobel, Samuel Dixon, C. A Beay, Charles Down, Bernard Wilson, R. c. Kitner, Levi Pennington, Harry Wells, Gorge Shoemaker and EB L. A Hottman.
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Louisiang& Avenue Northwest
Harry W. Sherman
The
Electrical Workers
John H. Brinkman
Union Herald
John B. Dickman
Central Labor Union
Messrs. C. A Strobel
Samuel Dixon
C. A Beay
Charles Down
Bernard Wilson
R. c. Kitner
Levi Pennington
Harry Wells
Gorge Shoemaker
EB. L. A Hottman
WOVEL SHOW AT CIRCUS GROUNDS MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL OPENS
Seeman Millican Mardi Gras and Festival Company drew hundreds to the circus grounds at fifteenth and H streets yesterday and last night. After a postponed start at 2 pm the event featured a balloon ascent, blue trapeze acts, Koster on a slack wire, a dancing act, moving pictures, and open air vaudeville. Electric effects, bands, a Ferris wheel, and a merry-go-round completed the mid atternoon to night entertainment with many attractions free of charge.
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Fifteenth
Seeman-Millican
Carnival Company
Jack’ Castle
Blue
Koster
Aimee
Hotel Man Recovers Stolen Goods From Here Chase
W L Laird proprietor of the Hotel Ray at Huglesmere Pennsylvania pursued Samuel Rector a Washington negro for two hundred miles. Detectives Warren and Horne found silverware valued around 60 in Rector home at 2206 FH Street Northwest. Rector admitted theft and agreed not to be prosecuted after restitution.
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W. L. Laird
Ray‘mond
Huglesmere
Pennsylvania
Samuel Reator
Mr. Laird
Warren and
Horne
Rector
H Street
Laird
Washington
Daylight burglary leads to arrest of Frank Sayman
Detectives Weedon and Tyler arrested 22 year old Frank Sayman for a daylight break in at 3226 Thirteenth Street NE. James F. McHugh, president of the Stonecutters Union, reported two gold watches a chain and a locket worth 230 dollars stolen from his home. All items were recovered from pawn shops before Sayman confessed. A United States marshal seized one stolen watch from George D. Hornung's establishment on Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Weedon and Tyler
Frank Sayman
James F. McHugh
Stonecutters' Union
Thirteenth Street
United States
George D. Hornung
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenues
Funeral of Dr Showalter Attended by Washington Elks
The funeral of Dr George De Witt Showalter of Broadway Virginia was held yesterday. Washington friends attended in large numbers and a Washington lodge delegation joined at the grave. Mourners included his mother sisters brothers widow and her mother Mrs Dennis Multiany and her two sons Edward and John Mullany. Showalter, aged 34, had lived in Washington twelve years and was renowned as a veterinary surgeon.
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Broadway
Washington Elks
George de Witt Showalter
Washington
Washington Lodge of Hils
Showalter
Dennis Multiany
Edward
John J. Mullany
Eighteenth annual tournament and dress ball at River View
The eighteenth annual tournament and dress ball will be held at River View today with an able crowd from this city and surrounding Maryland and Virginia counties. About thirty two knights have entered to crown the queen of love and beauty and her maids. The riding will start at 2 pm, coronation at 8 pm, followed by a grand ball and dancing all night. Steamer service from the wharf to Alexandria will run at 10 am, 2 15 pm, and 6 46 pm, with last boat home at 4 30 pm.
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River View
Maryland
Virginia
Old Dominion
Alexandria
Pents
Hion
Joseph Mattingly
Brook
Harry Crosier
George W. Wilson
Upper
Marlboro
John T. Davis
Washington City
R. Wesley Beall
Upper Marlboro
T. B. Middleton
Camp Springs
Mda
W. D. Barry
Accokeek
R. Lee Manning
E. L. Edelin
W. Brook Hunter
Bladensburg
J. Mendrick
Esa
George R. Edelin
W. R. Dyer
Knights
B. von Orendorff
Andy Beyer
End of Beer War Rumored Between Local Saloon Keepers
Rumors circulated that a beer price war had been settled with saloon keepers pledging not to pay over five dollars for light beer in September. Out‑of‑town breweries would supply at that price, while local brewers would be bypassed if prices rose. The Brewers' Association and Heurich Company clashed over wages, with Mr. Scram of the national association credited for helping arrange a settlement.
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Brewers’ Association
Heurich Company
Scram
United States Brewers’ Association
Blaze and odd notices in city bulletin crowd a page
A fire alarm from box 27 reports a blaze in a Chinese laundry at 600 HR Street Northwest causing about $5 in losses. The page also notes street designation debates, a political voter guide by George W. Driver, a horse theft case in Pelica Court, a night bloom display at Ogram's drug store, and local ads for groceries and gas water heating.
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Lee Ping
Balter company abolishes division agent post Sept 1
Notice from Balter sau ONio awucoach states the division agent position will be abolished on September 1 as part of economy measures. Traveling auditors will continue duties without impacting service after the change. Carpenters union report denies party to opposing body. A police court case finds Edward Smith guilty of petit larceny for $10 claim. fined $20 or three months. Six dollars recovered and returned to Royster. Poultry and Live Stock Show today with races at Montgomery Co Fair.
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Balter Sau Onio Awucoach
Royster
Edward Smith
Montgomery Co. Fair
St. Louis Purchase
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Heurich
Heurich Brewing Co
Adler
St. and
Mass. Ave. G
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
St. Hw
Horn
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St
MB. W
Mete Tee Gees
Post
Universities
Josephine Yeatman
EK Street
Fourth Precinct
Edward Johnson
Johnson
Mrs. America
Martha A. America
George Burgess
Ivan Heideman
Daniel W. W. America
Everal
Seventh Street
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Hucksters
Circus Grounds
Sayman
DR. Seowalter
Gude
City Bulletin
North Capitol
First Streets
Smith
J.T. D. Pyles
George W. Driver
House of Representatives
Edward Golston
Pelica Court
Andrew Weaver
Mills
Weavers Home
Eighteenth
Oregon Avenue
Ogram's
Rutue H. Derby
Hickory Hill
Ste
Hay— Iat Publishing House
Aan St Mw
O. A. Muddiman.& Co
Mudaiman & Co
Carpenters’ Union
Brotherhood of Carpenters, No. 110
E Street Northwest
Carpenters
Council of Allied Bus ‘Building ‘Trades
Paracamph
Mr. Affleck
Affleck’s Drug Store
Paracampa
Louse, Ky
W. P
Alemei Eurgeer
House & Herrmann’s
House & Herrmann
7Th and I
Eye
Sts. N. W
Forest City
Washington Post
the Post
Yale Laundry
Oth St
New York Ave
Hubbard Heating GO
F Street
N. W
Eis
Groce
E. Jengera & Co
N. William St
Tolman Laundry
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